Karim Abdelkader raises his diploma after receiving it on stage during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Karim Abdelkader raises his diploma after receiving it on stage during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on ... more

Corrine Bottelsen sports a cupcake on her cap during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Corrine Bottelsen sports a cupcake on her cap during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Tyler Abbondondolo looks to the flag as the Star Spangled Banner is played during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Tyler Abbondondolo looks to the flag as the Star Spangled Banner is played during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury ... more

Superintendent of Schools Anthony Bivona speaks during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Superintendent of Schools Anthony Bivona speaks during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, ... more

Christina Marconi cheers in celebration as the 2012 class is recognized during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Christina Marconi cheers in celebration as the 2012 class is recognized during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on ... more

Abby Fuselier gives a thumbs-up after receiving her diploma during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Abby Fuselier gives a thumbs-up after receiving her diploma during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, ... more

Valedictorian Alexandra Willey speaks during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Valedictorian Alexandra Willey speaks during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Student Council President James Dunn leads the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Student Council President James Dunn leads the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in ... more

Jennifer Acosta listens to the speakers during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Jennifer Acosta listens to the speakers during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

David Macdonald, left, and Jeff Magin turn their tassels during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

David Macdonald, left, and Jeff Magin turn their tassels during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June ... more

Jennifer Acosta cheers on her fellow classmates during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Jennifer Acosta cheers on her fellow classmates during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, ... more

Leanna Thomas, left, hugs Taylor Ryan following the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Leanna Thomas, left, hugs Taylor Ryan following the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Timothy Young, the president of the class of 2012, speaks during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, June 16, 2012. less

Timothy Young, the president of the class of 2012, speaks during the Brookfield High School graduation in the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus in Danbury on Saturday, ... more